You are welcome to have a trial lesson with me. Please, write about yourself, your experience learning Russian, and let's see if we are a good fit!

(Levels 0–A2)
For beginners, I use a communicative approach with a strong focus on the basics. I introduce new material in small, manageable portions, based on real communication needs. We’ll build your foundation carefully and confidently, step by step.

I care about my students’ progress and always try to help you achieve real results and feel more confident speaking Russian.

My lessons are structured and easy to follow. Each lesson builds on the previous one so you can improve step by step. If you prefer more independent learning or plan to take lessons less than once a week, you might enjoy my Interactive Russian or Speaking Practice lessons.

I pay special attention to beginners, because the beginning stage is very important. We practice a lot, especially speaking, so you feel comfortable using the language.

We will use video during lessons on Skype. It helps with pronunciation, communication, and makes the lesson more interactive. After each lesson, I create a Google Doc with new words and notes for you to review.

For the first lesson, please book a 30- or 45-minute session so I can evaluate your level and choose the best plan for you.

If you are a new student, it would be helpful if you could tell me:
 • what you have been studying recently
 • whether you know the Russian alphabet
 • your goals in learning Russian

If you need to reschedule, please follow the italki rules. I really appreciate your understanding.

Russian is challenging, but you can definitely learn it — and I’ll be happy to help!

Structured Course  0 -  B1 🏋️‍♂️ (please, click here to read the description )

Welcome! 

This is a task-based lesson, where I create a need to learn and use the language. We take the focus away from form and structures and develop your ability TO DO  things in Russian.
The main purpose of these lessons is to bring you out of your silent stagnation, give you confidence and fluency. Here you are going to apply what you have learned in a very natural way. These lessons are for self- learners, whom I greatly respect, who would like to activate their passive knowledge.  You must have at least B1 level.

           #  Let me know what you have been studying lately and I will organize smth interesting for you
           #  I will use videos, media, presentations and conversation practice as the main backbone of the lesson.
            # I will also arrange a great variety of interactive and task-based lessons where I try to make you speak spontaneously: 

       *  You will visit a Russian restaurant with me and order a meal.
       * You will check in a hotel. 
       * Let’s do some shopping together!
       * Make yourself at home in my kitchen. Let&#039;s cook together! I know some gooood         recipes 
       * Help me clean the house 
And many - more...​ 

# You will retell stories, act out conversations, give presentations, solve different tasks.

#   Please, reschedule according to the italki rules. I MIGHT RESCHEDULE if you miss, but
 I MIGHT NOT, especially if I got up at 4 a.m. or I declined my friend&#039;s invitation for dinner. Please understand.

See you!

Interactive Russian for Advanced Students🤹‍♂️ (B1- C1) (please, click here to read the description )

Need to talk more? I’ll guide you through conversations that match your level and interests, adjusting the pace and content as we go. These sessions are great for improving speaking skills, expanding vocabulary, and getting comfortable with real-life Russian.

I understand that some people prefer to learn through a relaxed (or dynamic) , friendly but focused conversation. Perhaps YOU STUDY THE LANGUAGE YOURSELF and want to practice your speaking.

Casual conversation is great, but the focused conversation is better. 

On lower levels, learners of Russian very often lack confidence because they haven't had enough opportunities to activate their knowledge. My task here is to provide multiple speaking drills to make you use the structure many times. 

On higher levels, I will try to adjust the pace and difficulty to your level and lead the conversation according to your needs and interests in a way that we repeat new words and structures as much as possible.

 I will gently correct you if you wish so (let me know about that). If needed we will stop for a few mins. for some grammar explanation. 
If we manage to stay on one topic for 2- 3-4  sessions, that’s the best.

BUT I’m gonna need your help here).
 First - stay focused, as sometimes the topic tends to shift away.
Second - don&#039;t consider the questions I ask genuinely sincere, since you need to understand it&#039;s  SPEAKING PRACTICE. It&#039;s like a physical exercise, aimed at a particular group of muscles🏋️‍♂️. For example, if I ask how much your house costs or how much money🏦 you&#039;ve got in your wallet right now, it&#039;s not because I am nosing around, but we are PRACTICING numbers.))

Thirdly, speaking can sometimes be messy, as you might have already figured out. We both need a lot of patience!!!

And finally,​ these are YOUR Speaking sessions, I expect YOU to speak a lot! Getting in the mood of speaking takes effort for some people, but it's worth it! 

Try it out!

Speaking practice. 🗣 A1 - B2

I am ready to teach you the most difficult and intriguing Russian grammar - Verbal Aspect. You will find out it has nothing to do with the English Past or the Present Perfect Tense, and The Imperfective Aspect is NOT an incomplete action. You will finally tell the difference between " Я обедала" / " Я пообедала"; "Я буду есть" / " Я съем". This course will change your perception of the world around you and make you think like a Russian.

VERBAL ASPECT in Russian 🧨 ( solid A1/ a2 level students)

This course is for those who want to use their time efficiently. 
Self-paced video course on how to pronounce Russian sounds for beginners. 
You will learn the letters and sounds they indicate, I will give tips on how to sound more like a native, there are listening exercises and quizzes. Practical, comperensive, packed with All you need to start your journey to Russian! 
Contact for details, 
Anya

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